Delhi High Court
69,037 judgments
Union of India & Anr. v. D.P. Singh & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that employees do not acquire vested rights to time-bound promotions under old bye-laws when new bye-laws validly amend service conditions, and retrospective promotions are not warranted.
Sunita Devi v. Veerma Devi & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's decree for possession and mesne profits, allowing the appellant to pursue separate legal remedies for recovery of investment.
Veena Rani v. Surender Sharma
The Delhi High Court accepted a joint compromise application and condoned delay in bringing legal heirs on record, disposing of the appeal in terms of the settlement between the parties.
Deep Chand (Deceased) Thr Lrs v. Ram Wati & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of partition appeals by recording a settlement whereby appellants agreed to pay respondents for their shares, directing payment and transfer of ownership accordingly.
Salma v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr
The Delhi High Court disposed of a petition seeking production of a missing daughter who appeared voluntarily and confirmed her marriage, with the petitioner mother reconciling to the marriage.
Khushal Singh v. Registrar of Cooperative Societies & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the refusal of cooperative society membership approval due to insufficient proof of residence, directing the Registrar to grant approval and allot the flat, emphasizing fair examination of evidence and leniency given procedural delays.
Radhey Shyam Sharma & Anr. v. Satish & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation amount with multiplier 8 but enhanced the interest rate from 6% to 9% per annum in a motor accident death claim involving an 18-year-old victim.
Rambir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that a medically decategorised railway employee is entitled to notional pay fixation and pension benefits corresponding to his original higher post, mandating fair administrative action and remedying discriminatory treatment.
Attar Singh v. Addl Commissioner of Police and Anr
The Delhi High Court converted the revocation of an arms licence due to tampering into a suspension, emphasizing proportionality and the petitioner’s livelihood.
Ramesh Chand v. Subhash Chand & Ors.
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation in a motor accident claim to adequately cover severe disfigurement, permanent disability, loss of amenities, and earning capacity, awarding interest at 9% per annum.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Pinki Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the Claims Tribunal's award of compensation including future prospects and non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident death claim.
The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Vandana Kumari & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal and upheld the Claims Tribunal's compensation award including future prospects and non-pecuniary damages in a motor accident claim.
Union of India v. Sumitra Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Union of India's appeal, upholding the Claims Tribunal's award of compensation to the deceased's dependents in a motor accident case, affirming negligence of the offending vehicle driver and the quantum of compensation.
Sukhbir Singh v. M/S Scindia Potteries & Services Pvt Ltd
The Delhi High Court upheld the decree for possession in favor of the lawful owner, rejecting the appellant's claim of adverse possession due to lack of clear, hostile possession and limitation not being barred.
The Tibetan Childrens Village School v. Karma Lama & Anr
The Delhi High Court upheld the Family Court's adoption order under HAMA, affirming the Family Court's jurisdiction and mandatory compliance with Juvenile Justice Act and CARA guidelines, emphasizing the child's welfare as paramount.
Sushil Kumar Bhati & Anr v. State & Anr
The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a multi-section IPC case, emphasizing their cooperation with investigation and absence of necessity for custodial interrogation.
MD. AYUB v. THE STATE (GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI)
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction under Section 354 IPC for intentional assault on a woman’s modesty, rejecting the defence of accidental contact, but ordered release of the petitioner considering time already served.
AURA SYNERGY INDIA PVT LTD v. M/S NEW AGE FALSE CEILING CO PVT LTD
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against vacation of an ex parte injunction in a passing off suit, holding that suppression of a prior agency agreement was a material fact disentitling the plaintiffs from equitable relief.
Archana Chugh v. G S Moondhra
The Delhi High Court stayed the termination of a teacher's services allegedly done out of malice and in contempt of court, affirming the court's power to undo illegal acts and grant interim relief.
Vijay Pal Singh v. Bharat Bhushan Gulati
The Delhi High Court held that filing an eviction suit itself constitutes sufficient notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, dismissing the appeal challenging possession decree for lack of substantial question of law.